QA Lead / Manager salary in Manchester, United Kingdom
A mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Manchester earns a median of £49k a year gross ($62k), from £40k at p10 to £60k at p90. Manchester pays 0.96× the United Kingdom median and 44% below the US median of $110k. About 569,000 people live in Manchester.
QA Lead / Manager pay by level in Manchester
Gross annual pay in GBP. Junior £38k, lead £78k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £31k | £38k | £46k | $48k | |
| Mid-level | £40k | £49k | £60k | $62k | |
| Senior | £51k | £62k | £76k | $79k | |
| Lead | £64k | £78k | £95k | $99k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the United Kingdom median (£51k) times a 0.96 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Manchester
Employers in United Kingdom usually quote annual salary for permanent roles, day rates for contract roles.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
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QA Lead / Manager salary in Manchester: FAQ
What is the average QA Lead / Manager salary in Manchester?
The median gross salary for a mid-level QA Lead / Manager in Manchester is £49k a year ($62k). The p10 is £40k and the p90 is £60k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Manchester with a city factor of 0.96.
How much does a senior QA Lead / Manager make in Manchester?
A senior QA Lead / Manager in Manchester earns a median of £62k ($79k), with a range of £51k to £76k. Leads reach £78k and juniors start near £38k.
What is an entry-level QA Lead / Manager salary in Manchester?
A junior QA Lead / Manager in Manchester earns about £38k a year ($48k), between £31k and £46k. Pay rises to £49k at mid-level.
Is Manchester a good-paying city for QA Lead / Managers in United Kingdom?
Manchester ranks 4th of 20 tracked United Kingdom cities for this role, at 0.96x the national median of £51k. It sits in the top third.
What is the take-home pay for a QA Lead / Manager in Manchester?
Roughly 69-75% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about £34k to £37k a year, or £3,000 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a QA Lead / Manager in Manchester?
A £49k gross salary equals about £24 an hour on a 40-hour week (£4,100 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.